Regional Lead - Government & Industry Affairs

About the role

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. We are looking for two Regional Leads to join our Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States. Reporting into the VP of Government Relations, this role translates VGW’s lobbying strategy into targeted, state-specific lobbying campaigns, manages a roster of external contract lobbyists, develops relationships with state government officials, and delivers actionable field intelligence back to central leadership.

This role is suited to a seasoned state-level government affairs professional who is comfortable managing external partners, navigating diverse state political environments, and operating with a high degree of autonomy within a clearly defined strategy. We’re open to candidates based anywhere in the US, and this role can be performed remotely.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accountability manager for all external lobbyists within the assigned regional portfolio: set performance expectations, respond to their queries in a timely manner, review deliverables, conduct weekly check-ins, and provide written performance assessments.
• Translate the company's corporate policy positions and lobbying strategy into state-specific advocacy messaging—tailoring arguments, framing, and messenger selection to local political dynamics.
• Develop and maintain productive, credible relationships with state legislators, committee staff, state attorneys general offices, and state gaming and consumer protection regulators.
• Participate in cross-regional strategy sessions to ensure consistency of messaging, share field intelligence, and coordinate on multi-state legislative campaigns.
• Represent the company at hearings, fundraisers, conferences, and stakeholder engagements within the portfolio.
• Monitor and track all active and emerging legislation across assigned states that affects social gaming, sweepstakes operations, consumer protection, age verification, advertising, and related policy areas.

Requirements

• 7-12+ years of experience in state government, state-level lobbying, legislative affairs, or political campaigns, with direct exposure to multiple state legislatures or regulatory agencies in B2C organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, consultants, or contract lobbyists against defined deliverables and performance standards.
• Working knowledge of gaming regulation, sweepstakes law, consumer protection, or adjacent policy areas—or a credible track record of rapidly building substantive expertise in new regulatory sectors.
• Strong political credibility and established relationships with key government officials in the assigned regional portfolio.
• Experience in a multi-state lobbying role in organizations in fast-moving industries such as technology, fintech, RMG, and/or gaming.
• Proficiency with legislative tracking tools.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America. Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first.” This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible, and positive player experience.

Benefits

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success. Our core values are clear and strong: we win together, do what’s right, put our players first, and are powered by passion. We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported.

• Flexibility to strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career.
• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation, perks, and benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this role is USD $160,000 - $210,000 per year.